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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR TEST EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code? -
..(answers)..Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment
building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units - ..(answers)..A. installing a new central heating
and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of project
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional -
..(answers)..B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
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Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? -
..(answers)..approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. -
..(answers)..200
The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a
two_family dwelling must _________. - ..(answers)..be tested in accordance with
ASTM E 119 or UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? -
..(answers)..Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to
the lot line ___________ - ..(answers)..are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than
a kitchen? - ..(answers)..70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ..(answers)..7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be
________. - ..(answers)..side hinged
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR TEST EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Which do not fall under the purview of the international residential code? -
..(answers)..Any building larger than a two-family dwelling I.E. an apartment
building
Which of the following requires a permit?
A. installing a new central heating and cooling system
B. installing a through the window air conditioning unit
C. replacing an existing lamp attached to the ceiling of an interior hallway
D. installing portable heating units - ..(answers)..A. installing a new central heating
and cooling system
The international residential code requires which one of the following?
A. plans must be submitted in electronic media
B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
C. the building official retains the plans for 7 years after completion of project
D. construction documents must be prepared by a registered design professional -
..(answers)..B. the approved plans shall be kept at the site of the work
, 2
Prefabricated walls shall be installed in accordance with the _________? -
..(answers)..approved plans
A permit is not required for the construction of a one-story detached accessory
structure when it has a maximum floor area of ___________ square feet. -
..(answers)..200
The fire-resistance-rated wall assembly between the dwelling units in a
two_family dwelling must _________. - ..(answers)..be tested in accordance with
ASTM E 119 or UL 263
Where in the international residential code would I find exposure categories? -
..(answers)..Section R301.2.1.4
PG. 44
Windows within 2 feet of a lot line, but located in a wall which is perpendicular to
the lot line ___________ - ..(answers)..are permitted
What is the minimum area for a habitable room within a dwelling unit other than
a kitchen? - ..(answers)..70 sq ft
What is the minimum ceiling height for a habital room? - ..(answers)..7 feet
Not less than one exit door shall be provided for each dwelling. The door must be
________. - ..(answers)..side hinged
